Turnip Cabbage (Noun)
Meaning 1
A cruciferous plant with a thick bulbous edible yellow root.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
Fleshy turnip-shaped edible stem of the kohlrabi plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The turnip-cabbage was a new ingredient for me, but I was excited to try it in the recipe.
- She carefully trimmed the leaves from the turnip-cabbage and chopped it into small pieces for the salad.
- The turnip-cabbage added a nice crunch and flavor to the slaw, and I was glad I had decided to include it.
- In some parts of the world, turnip-cabbage is a common ingredient in soups and stews.
- The farmer's market vendor offered samples of raw turnip-cabbage, which was surprisingly sweet and delicious.